Love-bombing and gaslighting: tactics of domestic abuse
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Love-bombing and gaslighting are two forms of emotional abuse and manipulation used by people in intimate relationships. Both are dangerous, damaging behaviours that can have long-lasting and negative effects on victims.
Love-bombing is a form of manipulation and psychological abuse where the abuser showers the victim with signs of affection, attention, and praise. It is a way to build an intense connection quickly and make the victim feel special, loved, and accepted. This form of manipulation is often used to cover up the abuser’s intentions or to win over the victim’s trust. The love-bomber will use compliments, gifts, sweet words, flattery, promises of a brighter future together, or other forms of affection to manipulate their partner into staying in the relationship. However, once the abuser has achieved their desired outcome they may suddenly turn cold or abusive.
Gaslighting is another form of emotional manipulation and abuse where the abuser attempts to make their victim dou...
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